A commission as a notary public in effect on January 1, 2019, continues until its date of expiration. A notary public who applies to renew a commission as a notary public on or after January 1, 2019, is subject to and shall comply with this chapter. A notary public, in performing notarial acts after January 1, 2019, shall comply with this chapter.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-30.1-22